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Two days after Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and veteran Maharashtra politician Sharad Pawar decided to step down from his role, an 18-member committee formed by him on Friday rejected his resignation.
The 18-member committee was formed by Sharad Pawar to name the new national president of the party.
NCP spokespersons submitted a resolution to party leader Praful Patel that Sharad Pawar should remain its president. "We can make working presidents but Sharad Pawar should be president," they said.
"The state, party and the country need you now. You are the foundation of this party. You are a respected leader in the country. Your influence can be seen across the state," senior NCP leader Praful Patel said after the meeting.
